How to Hire Moving Day Help

An extra hand can go a long way on moving day

By Rick Hazeltine

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As your big move approaches and you survey your prized possessions, you may ask yourself, "How am I going to get all of my furniture and things from Point A to Point B?" Well, finding a moving company doesn't have to be a stressful ordeal. In fact, there are moving options for every scenario.

Are you moving cross-country or across town? Do you have a big family or are you flying solo? All of these things factor into the type of moving help that is right for your relocation. So, before you freak out over your piles of moving boxes and overstuffed couches, take a minute to see what kind of help you might need for your big moving day.

1. Moving Help Companies

There are some who were born with the Tetris gene, a superhuman ability that allows them to efficiently pack lots of things into confined spaces. Unfortunately, not everyone has the Tetris gene, which makes the existence of moving help companies all the more important. If packing is not your forte or you simply don't have the time to corral your belongings, there are moving help companies that specialize in packing up your possessions and shipping them on out. You can find moving help companies online and can often get a quote by filling out a questionnaire.

2. Professional Movers

For longer moves, especially moves involving the entire family, a full-fledged team of professional movers might be the right choice for you. While it is one of the more expensive moving options, professional movers often employ a team of moving professionals to assist in the packing and unpacking process, which can be an ideal when moving an entire household.

3. Truck Rental Companies

If you are moving across town or one city over, you might consider tapping a truck rental company to assist with your move. For smaller moves, renting a truck for a day or two can be a much more practical and economical solution than hiring professional movers. And if you need a couple extra hands when your buddies won't help you push your baby grand piano up three flights of stairs? Just go the budget route by hiring a couple hourly laborers.

4. Shipping Containers

For a more versatile shipping option, you might consider going the pod or shipping container route for your move. Moving pods offer a flexible means for moving your belongings, especially in situations where you might have to put things in storage or delay your move for a period of time. The moving pods are dropped off at your door and you are tasked with packing your belongings. When you are finished, the moving company will retrieve the pod and either ship it to its location or store it until you are ready to proceed with your move.

Wherever your next move takes you, it's best to evaluate all of your options to find the moving solution that suits your needs. Don't be afraid to get quotes from multiple moving companies and explore all of your options before making a solution. Happy moving!